The new leadership of the Vegetable Tanning Consortium has been announced, with Massimo Boldrini taking over as President for the next term.
The General Assembly of Members, held on February 20, 2025, elected the new Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. Massimo Boldrini of Conceria La Perla Azzurra has been chosen as the new President of the Consortium.
Joining Boldrini in leading the Consortium are:
Paolo Testi – Vice President (Conceria La Bretagna)
Manuel Casella – Vice President (Conceria Puccini Attilio)
The newly elected Board of Directors includes:
Michele Battaglia (Silvateam)
Stefano Pinori (FigliDiGuidoLapi)
Maurizio Conti (Conceria Monteverdi)
Paolo Quagli (Italpel)
Martina Squarcini (Conceria Il Ponte)
Simone Remi (Badalassi Carlo)
Leonardo Volpi (Volpi Concerie)
Speaking on his appointment, Massimo Boldrini emphasized the importance of vegetable tanning, calling it more than just a technique.
“Vegetable tanning is culture, identity, and an expression of deep connection with the territory. Our role as a Consortium is to preserve it, communicate its value, and promote it as a symbol of authenticity and tradition.”
Massimo Boldrini
A special appreciation was extended to Leonardo Volpi, the outgoing President, for his dedicated leadership over the past two terms.
The Consortium’s General Assembly consists of 18 tanneries, each contributing to the heritage of vegetable-tanned leather. These include:
Artigiano del Cuoio
Badalassi Carlo
Conceria La Bretagna
Conceria Walpier
Curtiba Ind. Conciaria
Il Gabbiano
Conceria Orice
Conceria Il Ponte
Italpel
Conceria La Perla Azzurra
Conceria Lo Stivale
M.P.G. Ind. Conciaria
Montana
Monteverdi
Conceria Nuova Albora
Puccini Attilio
Tempesti
Volpi Concerie
